Blue & Gold Event

Once each session the club hosts Blue and Gold night which is a fun team event where swimmers in the I Can Swim program and the Green and Blue groups showcase their swimming.  It is a great way for young swimmers to experience a mini swim meet in the comfort of their home pool.  Swimmers in the Yellow group and above act as officials and big buddies to the participants under the direction of the Assistant Head Coach.

**Please note that there will be no swim lessons run on this day as we encourage all swimmers (I Can Swim as well as Green to National) to sign up for our Blue & Gold event.

Swimmers meet their coach at their Stage flag on the deck at 3:45 pm where they are placed with big buddies in heat groups. It’s a good idea to bring an extra towel (or two) as they will be in and out of the water. Parents are encouraged to come and cheer on their children.

 I Can Swim swimmers that have completed their current registered Stage will be honoured at the start of the event

Upon conclusion of the event, we will be offering pizza at $2 a slice (cash only) in Room A at the NAC. If you know you will want to buy pizza, please email the Pizza Coordinator (pizza@nanaimoriptides.com) by the evening of Sunday, March 10th and indicate the type and number of slices that we should reserve for your family. Pizza options include: Cheese, Pepperoni, Vegetarian, Hawaiian, and Gluten-free Cheese. **Extra pizza will be available on first-come, first-serve basis for families that do not place an order via the Pizza Coordinator. Beverages will be supplied by the club.

New to the Riptides, or our I Can Swim lessons?  Here's a comprehensive parent guide to Blue & Gold Night